Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Recipe
Unlike typical versions, this Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Recipe has a homemade strawberry compote and buttery biscuit crumble layers that take it to another level.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing bowls (medium and large)
- Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
- Food processor or rolling pin (for crust)
- Saucepan (for compote)
- Rubber spatula
- Wire rack for cooling
- Refrigerator space for chilling
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Crushed graham crackers or shortbread cookies 2 cups
- Unsalted butter melted 6 tbsp
- Sugar 2 tbsp
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- Cream cheese softened 3 (8 oz) packages
- Granulated sugar 1 cup
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- Sour cream 1/2 cup
- Heavy cream 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch 2 tbsp
For the Strawberry Compote:
- Fresh strawberries chopped 2 cups
- Sugar 1/3 cup
- Lemon juice 1 tbsp
- Cornstarch mixed, with 1 tbsp water 1 tsp
For the Shortcake Crumble:
- All-purpose flour 1/2 cup
- Sugar 1/4 cup
- Butter cubed 1/4 cup
- of salt Pinch
Topping:
- Fresh strawberries halved
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Mix crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla, sour cream, heavy cream, and cornstarch. Mix until fully combined—no lumps!
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles. Bake at 325°F for about 55–60 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly. Let it cool on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least 4 hours (overnight is best!).
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until bubbling. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened. Let it cool completely.
- Combine flour, sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until it forms pea-sized crumbles. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown. Cool before using.
- Spread the strawberry compote over the chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle with shortcake crumble and garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream if desired.